Switzerland’s economy will see moderate gains in 2016. The strong Swiss franc has slowed exports but the recent decline will be reversed. Government consumption is picking up though private final consumption will rise very little. Low interest rates ...

The difficult retail environment created by the strong Swiss franc and the lifting of the euro exchange rate cap by the Swiss Central Bank in January 2015 slightly relaxed in 2016, but not fully. Luxury goods registered moderate current value growth ...

Packaged food in Switzerland saw a stable performance in terms of current value growth in 2016 compared to the review period CAGR. While the effects of the abolition of the minimum euro exchange rate compared to the Swiss franc remained visible, ...

Increasingly hectic lifestyles resulted in many Swiss consumers demanding convenient meal solutions. In addition, single-person households grew at a faster rate than family households, which boosted ready meals as single people are less likely to ...

Sauces, dressings and condiments is greatly influenced by demand for convenience. Consumers use these products to add extra taste to an everyday dish, in an easy and quick way. At the same time, an increasing number of Swiss consumers are concerned ...

Although shelf stable soup continued suffering due to its less healthy image, instant soup and chilled soup profited strongly from the convenience they offer in 2016. With the increasingly busy lifestyles of many Swiss consumers, a lack of time is ...

Swiss consumers increasingly shifted to healthier diets for themselves and their children towards the end of the review period, with many attempting to reduce their sugar and fat consumption in particular. This trend impacted jams and preserves, the ...

Despite a shift towards poultry consumption, red meat still represents the largest proportion of meat consumed in Switzerland. Studies have shown that a high level of meat consumption correlates with higher rates of cardiovascular diseases as well as...

Rice, pasta and noodles products are very popular staples in Switzerland and part of their popularity can be attributed to the changing lifestyles of consumers, who are increasingly searching for convenient food solutions. With more and more ...

The search for healthy products continued to influence baked goods in Switzerland in 2015. With the fast growing health and wellness trend, Swiss consumers are increasingly opting for products that they generally see as being healthier. As a result, ...

Healthy eating is the major trend in breakfast cereals in 2016, with many products coming under criticism for their high levels of sugar and salt in an overall increasingly health-conscious culture. Numerous new launches attempted to entice consumers...

While processed fruit and vegetables continues to benefit from the convenience trend in 2016 with time-strapped consumers seeking easier cooking options, the category has still failed to register positive growth. Processed fruit and vegetables ...

Switzerland has one of the most efficient regulatory landscapes globally and enjoys superior rankings for its business environment and competitiveness. A highly educated populace feeds into its labour market, which enjoys the highest employment rate ...

Single-person and apartment-dwelling households make up the majority in Switzerland, and the number of children per home is among the lowest in the world. Such a household landscape supports discretionary spending, while restraining opportunities in ...

As a result of the appreciation of the Swiss franc since the beginning of 2015, toys and games experienced more difficulties with reduced pricing and reduced margins in 2015, due to the increasing number of cross-border sales and growing share for ...

After two years of booming sales, video games experienced a decline in value terms in 2015. The drop in sales was due to a number of reasons. Falling prices due to strong competition was part of the reason for declining value sales. Increased ...

Toys and games in Switzerland struggled in 2015 due to a mixture of market conditions. While traditional toys and games increased in 2015 due to strong consumer confidence in spending, video games declined. Video games is highly influenced by new ...

Switzerland is well-known throughout the world as an exclusive destination for skiing and Alpine sports. However, the rising value of the Swiss franc against the euro has led to a decline in the number of inbound trips from other European countries. ...

The number of intermediaries outlets continued to decline in 2015, falling by 1% to 2,067. These outlets are facing higher operating costs and increasing competition from pure online players and are also losing less loyal consumers. As a result, ...

Switzerland’s traditionally dynamic hotel industry has been under pressure recently due to new lodging solutions, the strong Swiss franc and changing tourist preferences. 2015 proved to be another challenging year for the industry as the strong Swiss...

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